Southeast Connector Official Warns Light Rail Expansion in Suburban Areas Risks 'Field of Dreams' Fallacy

“Public infrastructure using public money needs to have a broad user base”

During this podcast interview, Southeast Connector JPA executive director Derek Minnema was dismissive of light rail and other mass transit systems, saying they are not liked, not sustainable, and do not work as expected in suburban areas like the city of Elk Grove, which is pursuing Sac RT's Light rail extension into the city.

Elk Grove police union raises public safety concerns over Summer Villas

The union said the additional homes could increase traffic and generate more calls for police, fire and emergency medical services

Elk Grove Week at a Glance - Week of Sept. 14

Meetings and events in Elk Grove - Care to Collage anyone?

Los Rios’ poorly explained Measure H tax claim could confuse voters

Los Rios risks confusing voters — particularly those wary of property taxes and government borrowing

Ya Gotta be Schmittin' Me Podcast - A Presidential Oath

At some point during his ramblings to the sparse convention crowd, Mr. Unhinged began the oath-swearing ceremony

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Elk Grove police union raises public safety concerns over Summer Villas

Elk Grove Week at a Glance - Week of Sept. 14

Los Rios’ poorly explained Measure H tax claim could confuse voters

Ya Gotta be Schmittin' Me Podcast - A Presidential Oath